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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 348.50 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 348.50 and 142.05 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 348.50 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/348.50 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 348.50 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 49,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504.78/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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